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Seven-year-old killed in ATV accident

Tuesday, May 20. 2008
A seven-year-old child was killed Monday evening in what one official called a “tragic accident” in Braselton.
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137 graduate from JHS Friday; JCCHS, EJCHS graduation ceremonies coming up

Monday, May 19. 2008
Jefferson High School held its graduation ceremony on Friday with 137 graduates receiving diplomas. Karolyn Michelle Champlin is the valedictorian and Jeremy Michael Deremer is the salutation.

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JCCHS expansion could top $5.8 million

Wednesday, May 14. 2008
Proposal includes moving programs out of Gordon Street Center

After months of controversy about the condition and status of Jackson County Comprehensive High School, school leaders have a price tag for updating the facility: $5.8 million.

That price includes moving programs out of the Gordon Street Center and having all of the school’s offerings on one campus.

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Water authority settles with engineer

Wednesday, May 14. 2008
Armentrout gets $235,000
The Jackson County Water and Sewerage authority reached a $235,000 settlement with a former engineer.
The authority, following a closed session last Thursday night, voted to sign the agreement stemming from its dismissal in 2002 of the engineering firm Armentrout, Roebuck Matheney Consulting.
None of the current members were on the authority at the time the firm was dismissed.
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Arcade chief continues battle against fuel costs

Tuesday, May 13. 2008
Arcade Police Chief Randy Williams is facing an ongoing battle and it is one that may not end in the near future.
It’s not a criminal element within the city Williams is dealing with, rather the increase in the cost of fuel.
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Jackson County Equestrian Center ribbon-cutting held Thursday

Monday, May 12. 2008
Jackson County officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at the new Jackson County Equestrian Center on Wheeler Cemetery Road.

Jackson County Parks and Recreation Director Ricky Sanders said this is a facility the county can be proud of. The center is a joint effort of the county and Mountain Stream Saddle Club.
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Deficit proposed for county school budget

Monday, May 12. 2008
A first look at the Jackson County School System’s tentative 2009 budget reveals one fact: Tighter financial times are ahead.

The Jackson County Board of Education got its first look of the preliminary 2009 budget during its three-day retreat last week at Glen-Ella Inn in Clarkesville.

One sign of tougher financial times: An anticipated $1.9 million deficit for the county school system in FY09.
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Full-time medical unit proposed for South Jackson

Monday, May 12. 2008
A proposal to approve a full-time medical unit in the South Jackson area will go to the Jackson County Board of Commissioners when it meets at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 19, at the courthouse in Jefferson. [Full Story »] 

Hwy. 15 road project hearing set

Monday, May 12. 2008
A hearing will be held in the next few weeks on a planned safety upgrade at the intersection of Hwy. 15 (the Commerce-Jefferson Road) and South Apple Valley Road. [Full Story »] 

Crow reports citizens concerned about reappraisals

Monday, May 12. 2008
Commissioner Tom Crow is getting calls from taxpayers concerned about recent reappraisals being based on property values when the economy was in better shape. [Full Story »] 
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